Category : Construction & Design

IDA strikes deal for new Nassau County Hilton

REW Staff June 25, 2014 June 25, 2014

by REW StaffJune 25, 2014June 25, 2014911

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has approved an economic development compact that paves the way for a new Hilton Garden Inn in Port Washington. The project will create 300-full-time equivalent construction jobs and once completed, 62 permanent jobs. It is expected...

Construction & Design Deals & Dealmakers

Ferries, bikes and a shorter commute downtown

REW Staff June 24, 2014 June 24, 2014

by REW StaffJune 24, 2014June 24, 2014648

New York Water Taxi announced today the launch of a new partnership with Citi Bike, aimed at increasing access to waterfront communities in a fun and healthy way. The pair’s ‘Ultimate Commute Package’ will encourage New Yorkers to take advantage of travel by bike and boat—shortening commute times from the...

Construction & Design Photo Gallery

Construction User Council honors Jay Badame

REW Staff June 20, 2014 June 20, 2014

by REW StaffJune 20, 2014June 20, 2014

◄ Back Next ► Picture 4 of 4 The Cubes at 120 West 42nd Street Project Team including Equity Office Properties, Shawmut Design and Construction, … Continued

Construction & Design

GKA to design new hotel

REW Staff June 20, 2014 June 20, 2014

by REW StaffJune 20, 2014June 20, 20141167

Gene Kaufman Architect, P.C. (GKA) has been tapped to design a new location of The Jade Hotel, a boutique hotel brand developed by Gemini Real Estate Advisors. In association with Atelier & Co., which worked with GKA on the phenomenally successful Greenwich Village location of The Jade at 52 West...

Construction & Design Residential

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Naftali; Sherwood

REW Staff June 20, 2014 June 20, 2014

by REW StaffJune 20, 2014June 20, 20141015

●NAFTALI GROUP Naftali debuts Gramercy boutique 234 East 23rd Street, developed by The Naftali Group, made its debut to the marketplace last week. The 20-story new construction tower will house 57 luxury condos and “boutique hotel-inspiredˮ amenities and lounge spaces. It will have a double height lobby designed by Rottet...

Construction & Design REBNY Watch

Training program a model for putting people to work

REW Staff June 18, 2014 June 18, 2014

by REW StaffJune 18, 2014June 18, 2014913

By Steven Spinola The Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills has come a long way. Since its creation in 2001, it has become a widely renowned program known for creating career opportunities for people throughout all five boroughs, training New York’s diverse workforce, and enabling the members of that...

Construction & Design Featured

Transport chiefs tout savings

REW Staff June 18, 2014 June 18, 2014

by REW StaffJune 18, 2014June 18, 2014

By Dan Orlando A program that shaved $1 billion off the cost of replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge is vital to rebuilding New York’s aging … Continued

Construction & Design Residential

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Spruce sells $114M in E78th St. condos; A jewel in Crown Heights

REW Staff June 13, 2014 June 13, 2014

by REW StaffJune 13, 2014June 13, 20141057

● spruce capital partners $114M in sales so far at 151 E78th Street After launching sales roughly a month ago, developer Spruce Capital Partners is announcing 151 East 78th Street has 11 contracts signed, representing approximately 78 percent of the 14-unit building and over $114 million in sales. The residences...

Construction & Design Featured

Spotlight on $35M Coney Island development

REW Staff June 9, 2014 June 9, 2014

by REW StaffJune 9, 2014June 9, 20141563

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) will host an Informational Open House on Tuesday, June 10 on Coney Island to explain an upcoming $35 million construction project. The primary purpose of the proposed effort is to improve the functioning of the constructed Coney Island Project, which was designed to reduce property damages due to storm surges and waves from the Atlantic Ocean.

Construction & Design

Supermarket, college join tenant roster at $35M Triangle Plaza Hub

REW Staff June 9, 2014 June 9, 2014

by REW StaffJune 9, 2014June 9, 20141143

New York-based developer Triangle Equities announced the achievement of several milestones in the development of the $35 million, 88,000 s/f Triangle Plaza Hub at 149th Street in the Bronx. The project will provide the community with two anchor tenants that fill currently unmet needs. Fine Fare supermarket will bring fresh produce...